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Abuelo's Salsa Recipe

Abuelo's Salsa is a robust and flavorful tomato-based salsa featuring a harmonious blend of ripe tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and spices, perfect for dipping chips or enhancing Mexican-inspired dishes. Make our Abuelo's Salsa Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Salsa will taste just like Abuelo's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dip, Dipping Sauce, Party Recipe, Salsa
Cuisine: American, Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Abuelo's, Dip, Dipping Sauce, Mexican, Mexican Restaurant-Style Recipes, Tex-Mex
Yield: 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • 1 large fresh Jalapeño stem removed and cut into 3 pieces (the number of Jalapeño’s may be adjusted for heat level. 2 yield hot, 3 very hot)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • One 14-ounce can Whole Peeled Tomatoes drained and juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Cilantro
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Pour oil into a small sauté pan. Place over medium heat.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, add jalapeño and garlic. Cook until slightly charred.
  • Add jalapeño, garlic, tomatoes, onions and cilantro to a food processor. Pulse to a coarse chop.
  • Remove to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add reserved juice, a bit at a time, stirring until desired consistency is reached.
  • Taste. Add salt, to taste.

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